Dorothy Charest, LMHC, LPC

Dorothy Charest is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of professional experience. She has focused her work on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and matters affecting LGBT and family systems. Her additional areas of focus include obsessions, compulsions and OCD, personality disorders, phobias, process addictions such as porn, exercise, and gambling, sex addiction, and treatment following sexual assault and abuse.

Her clinical approach is tailored to each individual, drawing from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and Internal Family Systems. She adapts methods to match a person's needs and preferences, emphasizing collaboration and respect throughout the therapeutic process. Dorothy maintains a practice style that seeks to reduce judgment and foster a supportive environment for change.

Therapy can be both demanding and rewarding, and Dorothy acknowledges the effort it takes to seek help. She approaches treatment with professional commitment and practical strategies designed to help people navigate difficult emotions, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals.